The Immortal Heart (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1939, The Immortal Heart is a drama and history film directed by Veit Harlan, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Nuremberg durting the time of Albrecht Durer and the famous geographer Martin Behaim: the locksmith Peter Henlein is looking for a way to make bullets more accurate by designing a new form. Just as he welds together two round balls into an elongated shape, he believes he's discovered that his assistant Konrad is trying to alienate his wife from him. There is a struggle, during which Henlein's new kind of bullet strikes him in the chest. The doctor, unaware that there are two bullets lodged in his body, because there was only one shot, only removes one.
Who’s in it. The Immortal Heart stars Kristina Söderbaum as Ev Henlein, Heinrich George as Peter Henlein, Paul Henckels as Güldenbeck and Eduard von Winterstein as Richter Sixtus Heith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Immortal Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Immortal Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Immortal Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Immortal Heart (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Immortal Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Immortal Heart worth watching?
- The Immortal Heart holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Immortal Heart?
- The Immortal Heart stars Kristina Söderbaum, Heinrich George, Paul Henckels, Eduard von Winterstein and Franz Schafheitlin.
- When was The Immortal Heart released?
- The Immortal Heart was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.